Waterbury’s Blake Morris shot a pair of 72s Monday and did not pass sectional qualifying for the U.S. Open in Springfield, Ohio.

At two-over 144, Morris finished tied for 20th in the 39-man field. Morris had one birdie in the first round and three in the second. Only two qualifier spots were available. The medalist was PGA Tour player Brian Stuard who had rounds of 65 and 64. The other spot in the Open next week at Marion (Ardmore, Pa.) went to Brandon Brown, a player on the NGA Tour. He had a 70 and a 65.

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